Our In-store team
We’re the people who meet and help our customers in our stores and on their doorsteps. We make sure they get the good food they’re looking for. We answer their questions. And we always aim to make their lives that bit easier.
In our stores, our purpose, mission and values really come to life. They’re the largest part of our business. To put it simply, Sainsbury’s wouldn’t exist without our diverse and dedicated team doing what it takes to deliver for our customers every day.
We are the face of Sainsbury’s
Why you should join us
Energetic and always changing, our stores are where the action is. No two days are ever the same. And you’ll get the satisfaction of joining a team that works brilliantly together at the heart of its local community.
How you’ll develop
We value skills and behaviours over experience, so we’re big on development. We’ll support your growth with structured development programmes and an online learning platform. You’ll learn loads from our experienced colleagues, and we have mentoring programmes and apprenticeship schemes too.
Where your career could go
We have established career paths and development schemes. So, whether you dream of becoming a leader or want to move into our other brands and specialised parts of the wider business, we’ll be right behind you.
Store colleagues
We’re always there for our customers
Sainsbury’s serves millions of customers every day and we’re the team who makes sure every one of them enjoys the experience.
We provide the hello that welcomes our customers and the help and service that makes their shopping easy. We also provide the teamwork that makes our stores and supermarkets such an important part of the communities they’re in.
What to expect
Life in our stores will keep you busy. Depending on your role, there’ll be shelves to restock, products to display, deliveries to accept, online orders to pick and all kinds of customers to help.
Things will move quickly and you’ll spend a lot of your day on your feet. But there’s no better feeling than delivering service that really helps people.
Good to know
Be ready to show up for our customers.
Be prepared to get your steps in.
Opportunities for flexible shifts and developing your skills.
Drivers
We bring smiles and shopping to the nation
We’re the team that delivers Sainsbury’s service and quality produce right to people’s doorsteps. Once the online team in store has got us ready to roll, we head out to bring shopping and sparkling service to a wonderful variety of customers. We’re a friendly face, a vital service and one of the best delivery teams there is.
The main roles in our team
• Fast-Track Delivery drivers.
• Groceries Online drivers.
What to expect
When your shift begins, you’ll collect your equipment, read the details of your run and check that your pre-loaded van is ready. Then you’ll head out to cover a range of postcodes local to your store.
You’ll help your customers take their deliveries, while explaining if anything’s missing or has been substituted. Once all your deliveries are made, you’ll head back to the store to unload the empty crates and any returns, have your debrief and then drop off your keys and kit.
Good to know
Flexible shifts, given at least three weeks in advance.
All your equipment and your van will be provided.
Our drivers range in age from 18 to 75.
Store Management
We make our stores and people the best they can be
You’ll find us at the heart of operations in store. We lead by example – inspiring and motivating our teams to give their best for every customer every day. From product availability and health and safety, to running the day-to-day operation, there’s no part of the in-store experience we don’t get to influence and improve. And what we do makes work better for our colleagues and shopping better for our customers.
What to expect
There’s no such thing as a normal day as a retail manager. You could be doing anything from assigning tasks and scheduling holidays to holding team meetings and recruiting new colleagues. Developing members of your team will always be a big part of your day, though. You’ll also be a role model for championing our customers and delivering brilliant service through your team.
Good to know
A rewarding and varied role.
Flexible working patterns.
Range of full and part-time contracts.
Latest roles
What it’s like to work here
We want you to be happy that we’re the perfect place for you and your career. So here’s a look at life and work at Sainsbury’s.
Learning and development
As well as development tailored to you and your role, we offer everything from leadership and management development to skills-boost sessions and coaching opportunities. It’s all designed to help you be your best and build the career you want.
Wellbeing
We are committed to giving all our people access to the mental, physical and financial health and wellbeing support they need to thrive in all aspects of work and life.
